Dubi Amitai, chairman of the Israeli Presidency of Business Organizations, said in a Saturday statement that the Israeli economy must return to activity amid Iranian attacks.

 “The Israeli economy has been operating for nearly two years in a state of war and has gained significant experience in handling emergency situations. 

“Some businesses, starting from the COVID-19 period, have developed remote work capabilities, while others have learned to operate under conditions of uncertainty.”

He stressed the need to reopen workplaces “that have access to protected spaces, as part of the effort to maintain operational continuity.”

“We will continue to hold regular situational assessments with all relevant bodies, including the Finance Ministry, and will act in full coordination and in accordance with the directives of the Home Front Command,” he added while noting that Israel’s resilience is a cornerstone of its character.

Dubi Amitai attends Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on March 26, 2025. (credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
Dubi Amitai attends Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on March 26, 2025. (credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
Following a situational assessment held this evening between Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Chairman of the Israel Securities Authority Adv. Sefi Zinger, it was decided that tomorrow’s trading day on the stock exchange will proceed as scheduled.

The goal is to maintain the functional continuity of Israel’s economy and financial system.

Emergency hotline for wartime business support

The Economy and Industry Ministry will open an emergency hotline on Sunday to provide information on several topics, including: Emergency price regulations for supervised products, branches of retail chains open during emergencies, operation of factories and industry during emergencies, import and export information related to products entering or leaving Israel, and Information and assistance for small and medium-sized businesses.

The hotline will operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additional details are available on the ministry’s website and Facebook page.

On Friday, the Home Front Command raised Israel’s alert level and changed activity levels from full to only essential as it braced for an Iranian response to Israel’s strikes on the country. 

All gatherings were canceled, and school and non-essential workplaces were ordered to close, as the country moved into a state of emergency.